There have been 6 safety recalls for the Kawasaki Ninja. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Kawasaki Ninja.
This sudden non-engagement of the clutch could cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Kawasaki Ninja, 2000 Kawasaki Ninja |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The back torque limiter in the clutch could malfunction and allow the clutch to slip excessively, or not re-engage after a shift. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause the rear wheel to lock up resulting in a loss of control of the motorcycle and personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Kawasaki Ninja, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-f1, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-f1l |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: The tools may come out of the tool kit bag while riding, fall into the drive train area and possibly lodge in one of the moving parts. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could result in a loss of control of the motorcycle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Kawasaki Ninja, 1995 Kawasaki Vn800-a1, 1995 Kawasaki Vn800-a1l, 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-c8, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-c8l, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-e3, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-e3l, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-f1, 1995 Kawasaki Zx600-f1l, 1995 Kawasaki Zx750-l3, 1995 Kawasaki Zx750-l3l |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: The drive chains have been improperly heat-treated during the manufacturing process. Exposure to corrosive conditions can cause the chain side plates to crack and ultimately fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can create the potential for a loss of traction for braking or cornering, and can lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Kawasaki Ninja, 2002 Kawasaki Ninja, 2003 Kawasaki Ninja |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: On certain 2000 zx1200-a1/a1-l, 2001 zx1200-a2/a2-l, and 2002-2003 zx1200-b1/b1-l motorcycles, oil leaking from the alternator lead electrical connector can be deposited onto the rear tire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The operator could run out of fuel without warning, causing the operator to become distracted, or to slow unexpectedly in traffic, creating the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Kawasaki Ninja, 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-a1, 2000 Kawasaki Zx1200-a1l |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel gauge and low fuel warning system may not provide accurate indication of low fuel levels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 6, 2002 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 9,787 |
| Nov. 21, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 3,279 |
| Nov. 14, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 4,506 |
| Dec. 3, 1999 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 3,504 |
| May. 16, 1995 | Unknown Or Other | 2,976 |
| May. 15, 1995 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 12,322 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Kawasaki Ninja | 1 |
| 2002 Kawasaki Ninja | 1 |
| 2001 Kawasaki Ninja | 1 |
| 2000 Kawasaki Ninja | 3 |
| 1999 Kawasaki Ninja | 1 |
| 1995 Kawasaki Ninja | 2 |